Arkansas PRIDEFest Week Oct 14-18th, 2026
Arkansas PRIDEFest Week Oct 14-18th, 2026 LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A
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Arkansas PRIDEFest Week Oct 14-18th, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A community cultural event-filled month, featuring artists including Cowgays, Dominique Sanchez, Alexis Mateo, Lydia von Hof, Kai Coggin, and Athena Sinclair. Central Arkansas Pride proudly presents the historic 14th Annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDEFest celebration. Arkansas PRIDEFest is a month-long series of events building a better, more inclusive community with peace, joy, and resilience.
14th annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDEFest Week, October 9-18th, in Little Rock, AR, consisting of Dance Party, Coming Day Brunch, Drag Bingo, Central Arkansas PRIDE Pageant Miss /Mr/ Mx, “Arkansans for Autonomy”, Meet and Greet with Spoken Word, Parade, Street Festival. Brunch, and the Cowgays in Concert!
2026 Theme: UNITED IN PRIDE
This year’s theme is more than just words—it’s a movement. “UNITED IN PRIDE” reflects the strength of the shared history, our cross-generational resilience, and the power of solidarity in the face of adversity. As the community continues to stand strong—from the legislative halls to the dance floor—this theme reminds the community that strength is in unity. Proud to stand arm-in-arm with fellow organizations, including SOMA Pride, Little Rock Black Pride, and all Pride organizations from across the state, and celebrate all the ways Arkansas shows up for love, identity, and community.
Arkansas PRIDEFest and Parade Highlights Saturday, October 17th, 2026. A community cultural celebration with LGBTQIA+ entertainers, vendor booths, food trucks, community organizations, interactive zone, businesses, and headlining performances by national and many of Arkansas’s world-class LGBTQIA+ artists! We are proud to announce our 2026 headliners: ADAM MAC, country queer artist; ALEXIS MATEO, Puerto Rican drag queen, TV personality, and fashion designer; DOMINIQUE SANCHEZ, legendary drag artist and multi-pageant titleholder; and ATHENA SINCLAIR, former Miss Gay America Arkansas and Hairwitch owner. Featuring KAI COGGIN, poet, and LYDIA VON HOF, indie artist, and DJ Kecia. We will offer nonstop entertainment, featuring performances by Arkansas’s talented artists, including drag, spoken word, vocalists, and bands. Bring your lawn. For more details on the lineup, visit arpride.org for artist biographies. Contact Tasha, our Festival Director, at tasha@arpride.org with additional questions. Free to attend and open to all ages.
To support and join us email sponsor@arpride.org For more information email info@arpride,org
Visit arpride.org to learn more about our social influence and impact here in the South.
All are welcome with peace, joy, and resilience. Celebrate the diversity and arts with us!”
Dolores Wilk
Central Arkansas Pride
+1 501-519-0137
email us here
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